waterspout
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
1.
waterhoos
a rotating column of water and spray formed by a whirlwind occurring over water
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Sailors spotted a large waterspout far out at sea.
Zeelieden zagen een grote waterhoos ver op zee.
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The storm generated several powerful waterspouts.
De storm genereerde verschillende krachtige waterhozen.
2.
waterafvoer, spuwer
a pipe or opening through which water is discharged, typically from a roof or a pump
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The old building had decorative gargoyles serving as waterspouts.
Het oude gebouw had decoratieve waterspuwers die als waterafvoeren dienden.
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Rain poured from the waterspout of the gutter.
Regen stroomde uit de waterafvoer van de goot.